We’ve been talking a lot about shorts recently. Colored shorts, celebs wearing shorts, bikini and bathing suit top combos…the list goes on. (Hey, it’s hot!) But even in the worst oppressive heat, most of us have limits on what we’re willing to wear in public. For instance, when it comes to cut-offs, everyone’s comfort level is different. Need proof? Browse through some street style blogs. From upper-thigh to practically-underwear, we found denim cut-off shorts that run the length gamut in our search to answer the eternal cut-offs question: how short is too short? Is there even such a thing? Let us know what you think!

To help you reach your verdict, we’ve rounded up some stylish ladies wearing all different types of cut-offs:

Something else else to consider: how ripped, ragged, torn, or distressed are you willing to wear ‘em?

Pssst, if you want to make your own cut-offs–of whatever length you fancy–we can help you out!